LocalGov Drupal
7.8#1 in government website builders£9,999 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitLocalGov Drupal vs OpenCities
OpenCities
6.6#9 in government website buildersFrom $5,500 a yearWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LocalGov Drupal | OpenCities |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The CMS content and functionality are designed to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA, with the administration interface also targeted at that level. | The platform is tested with automated and specialist manual checks and is stated to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. |
| Audience | The platform is designed for local councils across the UK and Ireland. | The maker says OpenCities serves more than 170 government agencies and over 15 million people. |
| Extensibility | Developers can enable additional project or Drupal modules, create custom modules, build custom themes and use the system headlessly. | Theme Builder supports custom CSS, JavaScript, files, navigation styles, previews, rollback and import/export, with Granicus recommending experienced front-end developers. |
| Integrations | Drupal REST and JSON:API plus its module ecosystem can connect forms, payments, CRM, case-management, identity, mapping and directory systems. | Listed integrations include govDelivery, EngagementHQ, US-only Legistar, Eventbrite, ATDW, Spydus, document-management systems and identity connectors. |
| Licence | The distribution is released under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. | Customer terms say OpenCities retains SaaS intellectual property and grant customers no intellectual-property licence to the SaaS components or documentation. |
| Limit: review coverage | The GetApp page found in search describes a different cloud tax-filing product called Localgov, so it is not evidence about LocalGov Drupal. | G2, SoftwareSuggest and SourceForge each show zero OpenCities reviews, leaving little public user evidence for comparative evaluation. |
| Purpose | LocalGov Drupal is an open source publishing platform built and maintained by councils and suppliers for local government. | OpenCities helps local governments provide digital interactions through modern websites and website tools. |
LocalGov Drupal plans
- LocalGov Drupal CMSFree
- LocalGov Drupal flying solo£9,999, paid once
- Council subscription—
OpenCities plans
- OpenCities Intranet$5,500 a year
- OpenCities SaaS License$8,000 a year
- Enhanced Web Package$20,000, paid once
- OpenCitiesPriced on request
Pick LocalGov Drupal if…
LocalGov Drupal is intended for local councils in the UK and Ireland that need publishing, workflow, and multisite capabilities. It suits organizations with development resources for implementation, hosting, and maintenance.
Pick OpenCities if…
OpenCities suits local governments that need departmental publishing controls, resident self-service, and ways to assess website use. It may also suit organisations needing multilingual publishing, document management, or multiple sites.